A parcel delivery service depot in the Cambridge area could be closing - with the loss of 40 jobs.

Yodel, which delivers millions of parcels every week to every postcode across the UK, is proposing to close its Bar Hill depot as one of five across the network.

The company, which works with a variety of sectors including fashion, leisure, health and beauty, home, garden and electrical, said services would be transferred to neighbourhood sites.

A Yodel spokesman said: “We can confirm that Yodel is proposing the closure of our Bar Hill site and the transfer of our delivery services to existing neighbouring depots in Ipswich, Waltham Cross and Peterborough.

Yodel depot in Bar Hill near Cambridge. (Image: Warren Gunn)

"The proposed closure is one of five across our network as part of our continuing drive to improve our operational efficiency.

“Currently the site employs 40 people. We recognise that the type of change proposed is not easy and we are consulting with employees and the relevant trade unions.

“Wherever possible we will offer roles in other parts of our network and we will also be offering outplacement workshops and JobCentre engagement as further support in finding new opportunities.”

The spokesman added it hoped to retain the services of 63 suppliers who also work from the site.